Chapter Three: The Rumor Spreads

The rooster crowed and the morning had begun. Link stepped out of his temporary "house". It was practically a shed that no one ever used. He sighed, rubbed his eyes and walked into Jack's house for some breakfast.

"…" Link grabbed a bracken and practically forced himself to eat it.

Is this even food? Link thought to himself as he chugged a bottle of water. He disposed of the bottle and got to work.

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Jack yawned and looked around.

This isn't my room…oh no…

Muffy got up and smiled at Jack, " Last night was pretty fun!"

" Uh...yeah, hey I got to go…." Jack shook his head trying to stall the headache he was receiving.

Oh my…My head…what did I do last night? Why can't I remember.

" I can tell you sir Jack."

" Um...tell me what" Jack became nervous.

" Well you said what did I do last night, I can tell you…or I can tell the whole village."

" You wouldn't!" Jack yelled.

The butler smiled, and put his hands through his grey hair. Jack stared at him, he looked so innocent with his green sweater vest.

" Ok, I won't. " the butler said as his hands dropped beside him.

" Really!" Jack jumped a little and smiled.

" Yes, on one condition, of course!" the butler gave a devious smile.

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" That was a great job, Link! You pushed all the cows outside!"

"…"

" But I have one thing to say, why didn't you push the red button over there? All the cows and cattle would have automatically gone outside if you did that!" Takakura asked.

Link's eyes widened as he reached for his sword.

No, He is giving me a place to stay…he can live…for now…

Link sighed and began his daily run with Hugh, or "the kid" as Link called him.

" Ready kid?" Link smiled.

The two of them ran to and fro, throughout the whole village.

They finally reached the end and Hugh smiled showing a gap between his teeth.

Link smiled and messed with Hugh's hair.

" Hehe, Same time tomorrow mister?" Hugh asked innocently.

" No…sorry…" Link's head dropped as he stared at the ground. The boy not fully understanding what had happened, went back inside his house.

Link quickly made his way to the mansion to find Jack. He made it up and piano music filled his ears. He went inside and looked at the girl playing the piano. She looked fifteen, her brown hair wasn't to long and her light green dress complimented her features well.

She turned to see Link standing there, " Oh hi! I don't think we have met!" She stood up and held out her hand.

Link grasped it , shook it, and his knees began to shake. Why was he feeling weak, he had never felt weak about anything.

" My name is Lumina! What is yours?" her head cocked as she smiled.

" Link…My name is Link…" He took his hat off revealing his dirty blonde hair.

" That's such a cool name! How old or are you?" she asked.

" I'm Seventeen as of tomorrow." Link frowned.

His birthday, the day that he would never forget. His mother had died by the hands of Gannon on his birthday. His dad, well Link had always presumed he was dead.

" Cool! IM fifteen! Well, I have to continue practicing or grandma Is going to be on my case!" She smiled and sat back down and began playing.

Link stood there and watched her play the piano, he then pulled out his ocarina and began to play that. Lumina turned to see Link playing and they played together.

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" Fine, but only for this month."

" Deal, that's all I need!"

Jack frowned, he had done some pretty stupid stuff back in his high school days but this took the cake. He was wearing a French maid outfit, dress and all. He had agreed to be Sebastian's butler for one month. If he did this that meant Sebastian wouldn't say anything about last night.

Jack stepped out of the closet to see Link standing there.

" You have got to be kidding me."

He looked again to see Nami enter the mansion and start talking to Link.

" He is at it again! That son of…"
Jack ran out in front of Link, " Nami! Don't talk to this guy! If you want to talk to a REAL man talk to me! Ok?" Jack pleaded.

" Jack, why are you wearing…"
Jack, now remembering what he was wearing, screamed and ran back. His face completely red.

" Anyway, Link, I heard that you live with Jack." Nami asked.

Link nodded as he put his ocarina away.

" Well I would like you to tell him to meet me at the beach at three A.M. tomorrow." Nami crossed her arms.

Link nodded again as Nami smiled and walked out of the mansion.

Jack came back out, still red, " Why did you talk to my girl AGAIN?"

Link told him what Nami said, Jack perked up immediately.

" Well I have to go clean things, but thanks! And uh.. Dude. Why are you knees shaking? Don't tell me you like…" Jack smiled as Link's eyes got big. Jack laughed as he began cleaning the mansion.

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The cold breeze blew by as Jack walked down to the beach.

" Three…a.m… ugh…" Jack had bloodshot eyes and was very sluggish with his movements.

" I didn't think you were going to make it!" Nami smiled as she crossed her arms.

" For you! Anything!" He stood up straighter.

" heh, yeah whatever… Anyway I needed to talk to you…"

" About…"

"Us."

"OH…"

They chatted away all night, talking about their present, their past and their future.

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Days passed, then weeks, soon enough months had passed since Links arrival. He liked it here and knew almost everyone. The mad scientist, he kept away from. His experiments always went wrong and he didn't need to get mutated or anything like that.

Jack? He was still as lazy and dumb as ever. He had made excellent progress with Nami though. The secret was safe and Nami was around his arms daily. They would go on little dates, such as visiting the sprites or going to his farm.

The day had finally come where he wanted to propose but he was nervous so he got Link to help.

"…" Link stood there looking at Jack in disbelief.

" I know it sounds strange but I NEED your help! Just help me get Nami to the beach! Then I can do the rest…and if not… you know what to do!" Jack smiled.

Link sighed and nodded in disbelief. He jumped onto the horse, which was recently named Epona. Link trotted around the village searching for Nami when he began thinking…

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" Link, you must save Hyrule!"

" I know"

Link and Zelda stood in the Hyrule castle garden, She wore a pink dress with diamonds, her long blonde hair was in a bun. Her eyes were as gentle as the ocean, calm and blue.

Link had his usual attire on.

" Link.. I just want you to know that I Lo-"

A Fireball crashed into the castle wall, crumbling rocks fell down instantly killing the guard. Link pulled his sword and shield out and ran to see where it came from.

The castle walls were crumbling before his eyes, guards scattering trying to find the cause.

" IN THE SKY" One of them yelled.

Everyone's head looked up to see a dragon, its wings were torn and scratched, his scales were pure black and fire spewed from his mouth.

" I have to-"

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" I HAVE TO-"

" Have to what Link?"

Link looked around, no dragon, no guards, just Nami.

" Sorry…" Link told Nami where she had to meet Jack.

She had perked up and she actually smiled!

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Nami made her way to the beach to see Jack standing there with a blue feather.

" Jack?" Nami questioned as if she didn't know him.

He spun around, fell on one knee and said in his coolest farmer voice, " Will you marry me?"

Nami was flattered, she knew about it before hand but still she was shocked.

The waves flowed in gently and seagulls and other various birds sat around the two humans, watching …waiting.

Jack was sweating, why hasn't she answered yet?

" Um.. I said, will you marry me?" Jack looked at Nami, and her answer started coming…" N-"

CHAPTER END!

Oooohh that was cruel! Hope you enjoyed! R&R!